Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
Anduril· Tactical Recon & Strike : Rocket Motor Systems Engineering
Costa Mesa, CA$129k - $171kFull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Mechanical design and analysis role focused on solid rocket motor components, including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, and ignition safety components, supporting prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations with cradle-to-grave subsystem ownership.
Responsibilities
- Perform CAD design activities of mechanical components.
- Perform finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems.
- Generate, review, and release product definition (i.e. engineering drawings).
- Create reports and presentations documenting analysis and other supporting work.
- Present to peers and customers in design reviews.
- Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations onsite at manufacturing facilities and suppliers’ facilities.
- Own the development of critical subsystems from cradle to grave.
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience performing mechanical design and analysis.
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.
- Prior experience operating CAD software and/or FEA software.
- A solid understanding of hardware manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to travel to other Anduril sites, customer sites, or supplier sites as business demand dictates. Anticipated 10-25% travel.
- Ability to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance.
Skills
Required:CAD softwareFEA softwareGD&TCommunication
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other coverage (details available via company benefits page).
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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